Kent County Clerk
300 Monroe Ave., N.W, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Monroe Ave., N.W, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503
- Records for
- Kent County, Michigan
- Phone
- 616-632-7640
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Kent County follows Michigan’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $34.00
- Michigan birth certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 10,140,459
- Michigan population
This office charges $10.00 — $24.00 less than the Michigan fee.
See full Michigan requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $10.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Kent County Clerk’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Grand Rapids. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.2 (53)- ★★★★★Joseph GarbiniGoogle
Place was difficult to find; walked into two wrong buildings before I found the right place - it is the two or three story brown building. I walked, but overheard the staff having to explain that they do not validate parking. Line was short but moved slow, so plan ahead to spend a few extra minutes. Accomplished what I needed to accomplish without hassle. Beautiful government building and very clean.
- ★★★★★BRAD DAVISGoogle
Wow. Literally hung up on me as I was asking for some with the website. Quote: "There is nothing I can do for you and I was already supposed to leave for the day" click.
- ★★★★★Shelby HunterGoogle
$3/30 minute parking in the lot right next door. Quick and easy interactions in the clerks office. Went in and out without a hitch when I got hitched.
- ★★★★★Susan DarcyGoogle
Caught in a loop while trying to order a death certificate online for over an hour - really frustrating!!! Not a good online system.
- ★★★★★Rick ParkerGoogle
Get there first thing in the morning and there will be no wait. Was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Knowledgeable staff and friendly interactions.